What an amazing week of cinema and inspiration. Together we celebrated the power of cinema and the filmmakers who brought us resonating stories and memorable characters. Thank you to everyone who joined us at #ajyal18 and see you next year at #ajyal19!

This sixth edition of our Ajyal Film Festival showcased 14 DFI-supported films (via our Qatari Film Fund, grants and co-financing programmes). Thousands of viewers got to discover why these films are worthy of support and are a testament to their visionary filmmakers. #ajyal18

Arab cinema has a strong presence at #ajyal18, not just with features but also with endearing short films that struck a chord with the audience. Iraqi director Muslim Habeeb's AS MY FATHER WAS is one of them.